Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.9% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,387 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fairfield, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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